Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Pirates are "studying deals" for Nate Schierholtz and Alex Rios.

Either would be an upgrade in right field, a position where the team's production (.239/.302/.377) has been lacking this season. Rogers notes that Rios "seems like a reach" for the Pirates since he's owed, between his salary and buyout, $13.5 million beyond this season. Schierholtz, who is making just $2.25 million this season, could be the more realistic fit and would form a solid platoon with Jose Tabata. Schierholtz is batting .269/.327/.498 with 11 homers and 34 RBI this season.

Nate Schierholtz is out of the Cubs' lineup on Saturday.

Schierholtz is feeling general soreness, so he'll sit this evening. Cubs manager Dale Sveum said Schierholtz could sit out Sunday's game as well. Schierholtz, prime trade bait, is batting .269/.327/.498 and is on pace for 20 homers. Dave Sappelt is starting in right field for the Cubs.

Nate Schierholtz went 0-for-3 with a walk against the Cardinals on Friday.

The Northsiders are suffering through a typically awful year, but Schierholtz is enjoying the best season of his career. Entering 2013, Schierholtz had never posted a WAR of 1.0 over a six-year career. Schierholtz has accrued a 1.6 WAR for the Cubs in half a season. He's batting .269/.327/.498 and is on pace for 20 homers. Schierholtz is likely to be traded this month, which would likely increase his fantasy value.

Nate Schierholtz went 2-for-4 with his 11th home run in a loss to the Brewers on Tuesday.

The outfielder remains one of the only bright spots for the Cubs, as he also hit his 19th double in the game and has driven in 32 runs on the year. He doesn't have a ton of value now, but if he's traded to a contender next month he could be an asset down the fantasy stretch.

Nate Schierholtz hit his 10th home run of the season Saturday in the Cubs' loss to the Astros.

It has been another dismal year for the Northsiders, but Schierholtz is looking like a pretty nice catch. He has a .289/.341/.557 batting line in 62 games played and may be worth a roster spot in standard mixed fantasy leagues.

Nate Schierholtz went 2-for-4 with a two-run double Wednesday in a losing cause against the Cardinals.

We were pretty skeptical about the Cubs' plan to use Schierholtz as a No. 5 hitter, but he's been terrific there so far, hitting .299 with four homers, 12 doubles and 17 RBI in 97 at-bats. He'll fade some offensively, but perhaps not as much as we thought. Getting out of San Francisco and into a decent ballpark for hitters seems to have done him a lot of good.

Nate Schierholtz went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base Thursday in a loss to the Giants.

All three hits were singles. Schierholtz is now hitting .370 (10-for-27) with one home run, three doubles, four RBI and two stolen bases on the young season. He's on the strong side of a platoon with Scott Hairston in right field, so he should be owned in all NL-only formats and could even come in handy in deeper mixed leagues which allow daily lineup changes.

Cubs signed OF Nate Schierholtz to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.

The deal was announced over two weeks ago and has finally become official. He can also earn $500,000 more in incentives. Schierholtz has posted an uninspiring .270/.319/.409 batting line over six seasons but is expected to start in right field, with David DeJesus handling center until Brett Jackson is deemed ready.

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports that the Cubs have signed Nate Schierholtz to a one-year contract.

And the Yankees miss out on another one of their targets. Schierholtz can play some defense at the corner outfield spots but has posted an uninspiring .270/.319/.409 batting line over six seasons. He could wind up starting in right field if Brett Jackson begins the season at Triple-A.

The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports that the Yankees have made Nate Schierholtz an offer.

He notes that it's the first formal offer they've made to a position player this offseason. It's not clear how much the offer is for, but Sherman believes the Yankees might try to sign both Schierholtz and Scott Hairston and platoon them in right field.

According to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves have interest in Nate Schierholtz.

The Braves are looking for a left fielder, but they likely aren't viewing Schierholtz as a starting option. The 28-year-old outfielder is a .270/.319/.409 career hitter but offers plus defense in left and right field. The Yankees are thought to be the current front-runners for his services.

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Yankees are the early front-runners to sign free agent outfielder Nate Schierholtz.

According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, nine teams called Nate Schierholtz's representatives within 12 hours after he was non-tendered by the Phillies.

Olney lists the Yankees as one of the clubs that have interest and speculates that the Rays could be players, as well. Schierholtz possesses a so-so career .270/.319/.409 batting line but offers good defense on the outfield corners. Any team that signs him would likely be counting on him in a complementary role.

The Phillies will not tender a contract to OF Nate Schierholtz.

Schierholtz made $1.3 million this season while batting .257/.321/.407 with six homers and a .728 OPS in 269 plate appearances. The Phillies weren't willing to give him a raise in arbitration, but he shouldn't have trouble latching on somewhere as a part-time outfielder.

Phillies activated OF Nate Schierholtz from the 15-day disabled list.

Schierholtz, out since August 12 with a fractured big right toe, went 2-for-17 (.118) over four games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley during his rehab assignment. Assuming he's healthy, he should get semi-regular playing time down the stretch.

Nate Schierholtz (broken toe) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schierholtz is eligible to come off the disabled list Tuesday, but won't be activated. The Phillies plan on having him when rosters expand in September.

Nate Schierholtz (toe) took batting practice Wednesday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list.

It's a good first step, but Schierholtz has only missed just over a week of the 3-4 week timetable the Phillies gave him when he fractured his big right toe. Obviously running will be a bigger test for the outfielder.

Nate Schierholtz (toe) is expected to miss at least three to four weeks.

Schierholtz was placed on the disabled list Monday after fracturing his big right toe during his only at-bat in Sunday's game. It's a tough break for the 28-year-old, who will miss time he otherwise would have spent auditioning for a spot on the 2013 squad. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has hinted that Laynce Nix could be worked into the mix in center field during his absence. Domonic Brown is expected to stay in right field.

Phillies acquired OF Nate Schierholtz, C Tommy Joseph and RHP Seth Rosin from the Giants for OF Hunter Pence and cash considerations.

Schierholtz is getting the change of scenery he asked for. The 28-year-old has only logged 197 plate appearances this season, but he should see semi-regular playing time in the Phillies' outfield the rest of the way. He has some pop and a strong arm, so he could turn into a useful piece of the Fightins. Schierholtz is making $1.3 million this season and remains under team control through 2014.

Nate Schierholtz told According to Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com that he has not formally requested a trade.

This refutes a report by Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Schierholtz told the San Francisco Chronicle earlier this month that he would be open to a change of scenery that would give him the opportunity to play every day. While he has denied making a formal request, he didn't say whether his feelings have changed on the situation.